Berkshire Bank Expands Commercial Loan Team in Mid-Atlantic Region

Martha Morley Hired as VP, Commercial Loan Officer

Hamilton, NJ – Berkshire Bank today announced the appointment of Martha Morley, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Morley will be tasked with continuing the bank's growth initiatives by maintaining strong client relationships in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as implementing new strategies to build the commercial loan portfolio.

Morley comes to Berkshire Bank with over 30 years' experience in the banking industry, beginning her career with Bank of America, where she progressed through the organization to become a Commercial Loan Officer and Relationship Manager. Morley continued her career at Santander Bank as a Vice President and Relationship Manager where she was responsible for business development and portfolio management. At Berkshire Bank, Morley will be responsible for managing existing commercial portfolios, calling on prospective business clientele, and originating and underwriting commercial loans, lines of credit and commercial real estate loans.

"With the addition of an experienced lender like Martha, Berkshire Bank continues to strengthen and complement our existing commercial banking structure and market," said Maryann Lewis, SVP, Commercial Regional Leader. "Martha is a credible, experienced and accomplished banker. All of us here at Berkshire Bank are excited to see what she can bring to the table."

Morley attended Rowan University (formerly Glassboro State College), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in finance. She is a distinguished member and ambassador of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Region Chamber of Commerce. Morley also volunteers her time as a committee member of Hamilton's YMCA.

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